Cobalt oxide

• CAT Number: M049408
• CAS Number: 1307-96-6
• Molecular Formula: CoO
• Molecular Weight: 74.93
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: oxocobalt
• InChI: InChI=1S/Co.O
• InChIKey: IVMYJDGYRUAWML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=[Co]

Cobalt oxide（Cat No.:M049408）, specifically cobalt(II) oxide (CoO), is a stable, inorganic compound that appears as a greenish to black crystalline solid. It is commonly used in the ceramics industry as a pigment to impart a distinctive deep blue color to glasses, glazes, and enamels. Cobalt oxide is also crucial in the production of cobalt metal and cobalt salts, which are used in various industrial applications, including batteries and catalysts. Additionally, it has important roles in electronics, serving as a component in magnetic, semiconductive, and thermoelectric materials.